Represent the County in criminal matters before the District and Circuit Courts; juvenile delinquency, parental neglect and miscellaneous probate matters in the Family Court, and appeals in the Court of Appeals and Michigan Supreme Court.

Advise the Family Independence Agency on child abuse and neglect petitions, and actions to terminate parental rights.

Preside at a monthly Concealed Weapon Permit Board, unless he or she opts off for the remainder of their term. In that case the County Board appoints a certified firearms inspector to replace the Prosecuting Attorney.

File and prosecute actions to establish paternity

File actions to establish family support orders

Represent and advise the County Board of Commissioners and other County departments on legal matters.